State of Ohio · 4 months ago
General Infectious Disease Section Chief (Epidemiology Investigation Project Manager) - 20015080
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is committed to advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. They are seeking an experienced public health manager to oversee the General Infectious Disease Epidemiology section, focusing on various infectious disease control programs and managing staff involved in disease response efforts.
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Responsibilities
Plans, directs, organizes and manages all administrative aspects pertaining to general infectious disease epidemiology:
Develops statewide policies and procedures
Assists in preparation of grant proposals (e.g., ELC, PHEP, TB) and monitors program budgets
Reviews section policies and establishes procedures (e.g., data release, data security/confidentiality, staff management and development)
Builds/maintains liaisons between BID program areas, ODH bureaus, other state agencies, and federal agencies (CDC, FBI, FDA)
Coordinates with public health department staff, healthcare providers and others to obtain investigation/surveillance information and share findings
Supervises junior managers as well as front-line staff
Manages ODH Infectious Disease On-Call, including training/scheduling staff and serving in rotation
Qualification
Required
Completion of graduate core program in public health or preventive medicine
24 mos. exp. in epidemiology investigation with local or federal health agency which included 12 mos. exp. in either supervisory principles/techniques or performing duties comparable with duties of Epidemiology Investigation Supervisor, 65765
1 course in budgeting or 3 mos. exp. in preparing budgets for operational unit
6 mos. exp. as Epidemiology Investigation Supervisor, 65765
Alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Qualifications noted above
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application
Benefits
Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
Company
State of Ohio
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
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